Elevator mechanics in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County, Pennsylvania has 5 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across Pennsylvania.
Adams County ranks 2 of 24 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,556 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, elevator mechanics earn a median of $106,140 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Elevator mechanics in Adams County: businesses and jobs
| Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 291 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 9 | 4,545 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $599,000 | $437,586,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Adams County
| Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 21.1% (±1.3 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 43,672 (±85) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.2% (±0.3 points) in Adams County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 1.3% (±0.4 points) in Adams County, lower than across Pennsylvania (2.6%).
Households that rent: 21.1% (±1.3 points) in Adams County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Adams County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | 8,254 | 87.2% | 53.3% |
| Conewago Township (Adams County) | 7,964 | 37.0% | 12.6% |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 7,116 | 46.1% | 23.1% |
| Oxford Township | 5,985 | 26.7% | 30.1% |
| Reading Township | 5,873 | 36.0% | 10.4% |
| Straban Township | 4,892 | 50.9% | 13.5% |
| Littlestown | 4,850 | 54.4% | 27.7% |
| Franklin Township (Adams County) | 4,722 | 65.8% | 15.5% |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 4,709 | 36.7% | 16.6% |
| Carroll Valley | 3,992 | 25.9% | 5.1% |
| Mount Joy Township (Adams County) | 3,830 | 50.0% | 14.2% |
| Menallen Township (Adams County) | 3,751 | 42.4% | 10.2% |
| McSherrystown | 3,114 | 69.5% | 51.8% |
| Union Township (Adams County) | 3,102 | 41.0% | 9.8% |
| Lake Heritage | 2,997 | 33.1% | 3.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Adams County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | 27 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Northampton County | 13 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Lebanon County | 6 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Butler County | 8 | 0.9 | −0.2 |
| Lycoming County | 4 | 0.8 | −0.4 |
| Erie County | 9 | 0.7 | −0.4 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Pennsylvania
Federal rules and model codes for elevator mechanics
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Adams County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Adams County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Adams County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Adams County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, elevator mechanics earn a median of $106,140 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Adams County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Adams County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: elevator mechanics in Pennsylvania (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams County, Pennsylvania
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